ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE

Additional information interactions (Aluminium Hydroxide).

Indications

 

dyspepsia; hyperphosphataemia (section 9.5.2.2)

Cautions

 

see notes above; renal impairment (Appendix 3); interactions: Appendix 1 (antacids)

Contra-indications

 

hypophosphataemia; neonates and infants

Side-effects

 

see notes above

Sub-sections

• Aluminium-only preparations

  • Aluminium Hydroxide

  • Alu-Cap®(3M)

    Capsules, green/red, dried aluminium hydroxide 475 mg (low Na⁺). Net price 120-cap pack = £3.75

    Dose

     

    Antacid, 1 capsule 4 times daily and at bedtime; child not recommended for antacid therapy